A Bit About Us

Our Story

Founders Jay Jubeck and Dan Caraway

In 2012, we had a few years of home brewing experience, several good beer recipes and a unique vision for a vibrant social space, but very little startup capital. So, we decided to look to the community for support and launched a Kickstarter campaign in May 2013 to raise funds for the startup costs of what would become Dubuque's first craft brewery. 3 months, many tasting parties and community events later, the Kickstarter campaign was an incredible success: funding went $7,000 beyond our goal thanks to 175 backers from the Dubuque community and beyond. We were so thrilled!

Energized by this amazing show of support from the community, we went to work pulling together all of the equipment, licensing, permits and insurance required to run a commercial nano brewery. We knew the space and location would be very important to realizing our vision for the business. We eventually chose a gutted storefront in a historic building in downtown Dubuque that was being restored to the original exposed brick walls, tin ceiling, and wood floors. Within that shell, with the help of some generous and talented friends and family, we built almost everything ourselves including reclaimed wood bar and tables, custom back bar, and a custom 2 barrel brewing system.

Jubeck New World Brewing opened its doors in July 2014 with six beers on tap and a beer menu written on a flattened cardboard box. Despite our modest start, the enthusiastic and unflagging support of the community fueled the growth of the business and membership renewal funds were put straight towards important upgrades to our brewing system. In early 2015 we added to our team by hiring some amazing bartenders. These folks are now the faces of Jubeck New World Brewing and we feel so blessed to have them working with us.

Today, we continue our commitment to providing a welcoming social space and to brewing consistently great beer while experimenting with new styles and recipes. Our customers tell us often how much they appreciate the unique atmosphere that’s been created here. With soft lighting, no TVs, and vintage tunes spinning on the record player, our tap room has become the perfect place to relax, unwind, and reawaken your senses to the taste and aromas of craft beer, the sounds of warm conversation, and the sight of friends old and new.

CREDITS

Here is a long, non-exhaustive list of people who contributed their time and talents to help us get our doors open. We will be forever grateful to each of you.

P.S. Our memories aren’t so good these days. If you think you belong on this list, let us know!

Art Gumbofunding our mash tun and Kickstarter video

Jerry Anderson of Bluff St. Brew Haustechnical expertise/moral support

Chuck Andracchio and Ali Levasseurpaint

Dave Bunningbuildout help (flooring scraping)

Cindy Carawayall the globes, second hand stools, and other decorations

All the friends who held tasting parties during the Kickstarter campaignPaul Opperman and Paula ConnorsHolly and Michael FloodMichael Loebach and Candace EudaleyTony Schmidt and Rachel MillerAndy and Jenny ParkerSteve and Kelsey Anderson